Sikku Kolam - 150
11 Dots sikku kolam. An easy kolam to draw, though it may look big, it may because of the extensions around. The dot pattern for this kolam is given below. Download for practicing this kolam.
11 Dots sikku kolam.
An easy kolam to draw, though it may look big, it may because of the extensions around. The dot pattern for this kolam is given below... Download for practicing this kolam.
A single strand joins the dots on sides forming a chain structure leaving 4 dots on side. I have just added two loops on the left out dots, you can draw a flower design or any freehand elements in the chain deck.
Below is the kolam without colours. This is the finished version with extensions around.
Lay the 11 Dots Matrix
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the threshold. Place the 11 Dots Matrix with even spacing using white rice flour or chalk, ensuring interlaced dots sit nested diagonally between adjacent rows.
Start with the Central Core Loop
Locate the central anchor dots. Loop a fluid, continuous curve encircling the inner dots to establish the foundation of the design. Beginning at the center ensures balanced 4-fold symmetry.
Weave Around the Outer Dots
Pinch dry rice powder between your thumb and forefinger. Guide continuous, flowing waves threading between and around the perimeter dots without lifting your fingers or stopping mid-turn.
Connect the Final Loops & Add Kaavi
Connect the outer curves smoothly back into the starting loop so all lines merge into complete, closed loops. Frame the outer corners with traditional red Kaavi (red ochre) border for clean contrast.
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